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I have a boil that doesnt have a head in my groin area.what should i do?

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Dr. Randall Rogers answered

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Groin boil: If it is not too big you might cure it by putting a glob of 10per cent benzoyl peroxide on it under occlusion (band aid or better yet small piece of cellophane Apply warm moist heat 5x a day if it is larger and it may drain on its own Some need to be lanced in the doctors office if too large or painful

Answered 12/10/2017

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A member asked:

I have a boil that doesnt have a head in my groin area.what should i do?

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